Christian Studio Explains Hiring of Gay Actor

Christianity Today ^ | 1/26/06 | Mark Moring

[I'm ALL Right!]

The facts, for those who are interested in the truth.

[anniegetyourgun]

In this case, I don't believe it will keep me from seeing the film.

[Omedalus]

Nor should it. It's frustrating that the lead actor tainted the production process with such dishonesty, but the film is nonetheless absolutely astounding. It's easily the best, most powerful movie I've seen in years. I found it profound and riveting.

[anniegetyourgun]

Thanks for the review...I trust reviews from FReepers over non-FReepers!

[ThisLittleLightofMine]

Makes you wonder if Mr. Allen was trying to entrap the studio into firing him. How disingenuous of him.

[I'm ALL Right!]

Jason Janz website has been updated. He has now had his own conversation with the movie makers. http://www.sharperiron.org/

[Strategerist]

It's frustrating that the lead actor tainted the production process with such dishonesty

Ummmm..what dishonesty?

[kenth]

I don't see the problem some people were having. The movie isn't pushing the homosexual agenda, just an actor happens to be gay.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

"End of the Spear"? Nope. Not going to make some dumb joke about type-casting. Not gonna go there. Wouldn't be prudent. At this juncture.

[Vor Lady]

If the Lord can use the testimonies of the martyred missionaries to reach their murderers then He surely can use their testimonies to reach a deceitful homosexual actor.

[redpoll]

Here's the difference between the right and the left, starkly portrayed. The right will decide to do the right thing, even if it means that there could be discord or trouble with partisans. The left would have simply fired the guy without batting an eye in order to maintain comradeship with partisans.

Another difference: the filmmakers, being conservative, hired the man according to his qualifications. Leftists would have hired him because of his sexual orientation.

[Strategerist]

He surely can use their testimonies to reach a deceitful homosexual actor.

Ummm..what deceit? I don't see anywhere in the article where they asked if he was gay, and he lied.

[Coldwater Creek]

As this is Christian movie, I am sure that there were many opportunity's for Mr. Allen to hear the Word. What the Devil meant for evil, the Lord may have used for his purpose.

[I'm ALL Right!]

Ping for you, BG

[I'm ALL Right!]

Bingo! God is in control.

[sangrila]

"End of the Spear"?


You beat me to it. With a title like that I would expect the entire cast to be gay.

[cookcounty]

The film had a lot of good qualities, but also weak in some areas. When my wife asked me what I didn't like, I told her the actor portraying Saint was over-acting and somewhat histrionic. This was before I heard about Mr. Allen's "specialty."

[anniegetyourgun]

His arm is not to short to reach whosoever will....

[aligncare]

"End of the Spear"? Nope. Not going to make some dumb joke

Guess I'll reconsider, too. *...and cooler heads prevailed*

[MondoQueen]

I went to Wheaton College with both Nate Saint and Jim Elliot, and if Nate Saint's son is anything like Nate, that
lead actor doesn't stand a chance of getting out of there without his soul being changed. Remember, Billy Graham also went to Wheaton College. Very upstanding people! (except I don't include myself in that very exalted company).